Fish Lake

Quick Facts

DNR Lake Number: 70006900Surface Area: 171 acresAverage Depth: 14 feetMaximum Depth: 28 feetOrdinary High Water Level: 946.9 feet above sea levelConnectivity to other waterbodies: Flows north into Buck Lake which then feeds into Spring Lake. Located in the upper watershed.Watershed Area: 699 acresPublic Boat Access: Access point is located off of Fairlawn Avenue.Impairment Status: Impaired for nutrients

Lake Levels

All lake level data below are approximate and preliminary – NOT to be used for legal purposes. Sudden drops or spikes are often due to calibration, which are manual adjustments to correct the lake level value. Please contact the PLSLWD office for official readings.

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Water Temperature

Temperature data available from April 13, 2017 onward. Sensor is located about 20 feet from shore on the north side of the lake and may not be representative of the whole lake.

Water Quality

The following graphs represent the annual averages between May 1 and September 30.

Prior Lake – Spring Lake Watershed District

The District covers about 42 square miles in Scott County, MN. Water in the PLSLWD flows mainly from the southwest to the northeast through Spring, Upper Prior and Lower Prior Lakes, and then north through the Prior Lake Outlet Channel to the Minnesota River near Valley Fair amusement park.